As a global corporation, Continental is subject to a wide variety of risks that could negatively impact business and, in extreme cases, endanger the Company’s existence. We accept calculable risks if the resulting opportunities lead us to expect to achieve a sustainable growth in value. A uniform Corporation-wide risk management system is designed to ensure that these risks are detected in time, their causes are analyzed, and that the risks are assessed and avoided, or at least minimized. It regulates the recording, assessment, documentation, and reporting of risks, and is integrated into the Corporation’s strategy, planning, and budgeting processes. The system is included in the annual audit and complies fully with the corporate governance principles of the Continental Corporation and the statutory requirements.